The primary function of the Executive Director of ESS is to support the accomplishment of the District mission by providing leadership for special populations. The Executive Director is responsible for helping with the development, implementation, administration, supervision, maintenance, monitoring and evaluation of special education and gifted education services to students. The Executive Director will ensure policies and procedures, set forth for the District to follow are in compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulations. In addition, a key function is to work in concert with the administration at ESS to oversee the Administrative Unit and ensure to improved academic results for students with disabilities and gifted education students.